At a special meeting held on July 11, the shareholders of Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) approved the proposed merger with and into Blazing Star Parent, Nasdaq noted. “The merger is tentatively scheduled to close prior to the market open on August 28, 2025, subject to regulatory approvals. In anticipation of the closing, the stock will be halted immediately following the after-hours session at or around 7:50 p.m. on August 27, 2025. If the merger closes as anticipated, the stock will remain halted on the day of closing (August 28th) and will be suspended effective August 29,” a notice posted to the site of Nasdaq stated.
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